child neglect

State Senate committee hears bills intended to protect child independence

Alvin (AJ) Jones

A pair of bipartisan bills in the Michigan Senate would exclude "independent activities" from the legal definition of child neglect.

Criminal Justice & Legal System

Michigan Office of Children's Ombudsman now called the Office of the Child Advocate

Katheryne Friske

The Michigan Office of Children's Ombudsman is now the Office of the Child Advocate. It adds oversight of child welfare within the juvenile justice system to its duties.

Politics & Government

Michigan lawmakers weigh new rules for child abuse and neglect investigations

Steve Carmody

A state House committee this week considers a package of bills meant to improve protection for neglected and abused Michigan children.A 2018 audit found…

Politics & Government

Audit: MDHHS failed to promptly report scores of child deaths to state watchdog

Steve Carmody

A state audit found Michigan Health and Human Services officials delayed notifying a key watchdog agency about many children’s deaths linked to potential…